How far is North La Crosse, WI from Prairie du Chien, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Prairie du Chien, WI is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Vernon and Crawford Counties, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.
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Start on Rose Street
1805 ft · 51 sec · Rose Street
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2826 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street North
1.3 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on South Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great River Road
26 m · 2 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
1355 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road
38 m · 3 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Marquette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
41 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
16 m · 1 sec · South Marquette Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Marquette Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Prairie du Chien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Prairie du Chien?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from North La Crosse and 30.8 miles from Prairie du Chien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Prairie du Chien.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Soto.
La Crosse
Winona station
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Prairie du Chien. Straight-line distance: 55.17 mi (88.79 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie du Chien
County seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 43.0516500, -91.1412400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie du Chien (-91.14124, 43.05165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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